November 7, 2008
  Learn All About Design-Build in this New Workshop
The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) and the AIA Design-Build Knowledge Community have teamed up to take design-build project delivery to new heights for the “Principles of Design-Build Project Delivery: Opportunities for Architects” workshop. The course premiers in Seattle on December 5, and will be delivered multiple times across country. One of the industry’s leading authorities, Barry Bannett, AIA, DBIA, chair of the AIA Design-Build Knowledge Community Advisory Group and special advisory member of DBIA’s National Board of Directors, will give the presentation. This workshop will address the use of design-build as a project delivery method, focusing on essential concepts and characteristics, as well as critical elements of the RFQ/RFP process and overall project management. It is an interactive, problem-solving course where attendees can take part in a structured team-learning environment. For additional information and to register, visit the 2008 Design-Build Web site.

2009 CAE Educational Facility Design Awards Registration Now Open
Online submissions are due December 5
The AIA Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) invites you to submit projects representing state-of-the-art early childhood learning environments, K-12 schools, innovative learning centers, and two-year community and technical colleges. Visit the CAE Web site to learn more about the award and to register. Pictured is The Nueva School Learning Complex, Hillside, Calif., by Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects, a 2008 CAE Educational Facility Design Award winner. Photo © Tim Griffith.

 
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